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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and years."
This week's guests include Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly and former National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn.
"His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong," Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who campaigned with the Senate candidate on Friday, said.
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee said the timing of the appointment takes FISA Section 702 reauthorization "off the table."
This week's guests include Democratic Rep. Jim Himes and Republican Rep. Don Bacon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he hopes "we are on the way" to a U.S. drone deal
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
This is the first time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made this accusation, which may constitute a war crime.
This week's guests include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Missed the second half of the show? Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discusses national security, and Kevin Book and Amos Hochstein break down the U.S.-Iran deal's impact on energy. Plus, CBS News' Anthony Salvanto discusses new polling on the Iran war.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," energy analyst Kevin Book says it could take "a while" for gas prices to return to pre-Iran war levels, pointing to uncertainty and depleted oil reserves. And Biden-era adviser Amos Hochstein discusses how the U.S.-Iran deal could impact Iranian oil revenue.
CBS News Executive Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down new polling on the Iran war, which most Americans wanted to end but few believe was worth the cost, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were joined by their daughters Thursday at the opening ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago, one day before it officially opened to the public on Juneteenth.
On "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham said he supports trying diplomacy with Iran, but "I think it's going to fail," predicting President Trump's backup plan will be to take over the Strait of Hormuz.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he is concerned acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte is "incompetent" and a "political attack dog." Crow also said he's "unwilling to trade Americans' constitutional rights" to extend a key FISA spying power.
As delicate U.S.-Iran talks kick off in Switzerland, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" the Trump administration understands Iranian officials aren't "good guys," but the U.S. is taking a "pragmatic approach" focused on reaching a nuclear accord.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a thorny set of U.S.-Iran talks have begun amid threats surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes between Israel and Hezbollah. U.N Ambassador Mike Waltz, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Rep. Jason Crow discuss the talks.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump says a peace deal with Iran has been "largely negotiated," Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv and Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses the possible deal. Plus, on this Memorial Day weekend, Medal of Honor recipients retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams join.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as President Trump returns from his trip to China, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., join. Plus, Anthony Salvanto has the latest CBS News polling on the economy.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," amid the fragile ceasefire with Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly join. Plus Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu discusses whether his party can take control of the House in November and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has the latest on the hantavirus outbreak.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," as gas prices skyrocket and Spirit Airlines shuts down, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Minneapolis Fed president and CEO Neel Kashkari join. Plus, Sen. Raphael Warnock.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and White House Correspondents' Association President and CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang join after gunshots rang out at the annual dinner. Plus, U.K. Ambassador to the U.K., Sir Christian Turner, joins.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rye Barcott, a Marine veteran and With Honor founder, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 7, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Vice President Mike Pence join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. The interview was taped on May 29, 2026.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, a portion of which aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 31, 2026. The interview was taped on May 29, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kevin Hassett, White House National Economic Council director, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, join Nancy Cordes.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Dr. Deborah Birx that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Josh Gottheimer, Democrat of New Jersey, and Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
The following is the transcript of the interview with retired Lt. Col. William Swenson and retired Command Sergeant Major Matthew Williams (Ret.) that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 24, 2026.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026. This interview was conducted on June 25, 2026.
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.
Rep. Julia Letlow was endorsed by President Trump in the state's Republican Senate runoff to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
A heat wave will blast a large swath of the U.S. this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
In these fiercely-polarized times, the presidential historian reminds us that Americans' freedom has been tested – and has survived – much worse.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Tim Kaine said guardrails on Pentagon firings could see bipartisan support in Congress, following a string of high-level officers exiting the military during the second Trump administration.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., "If you build public health upon a foundation of lies, then you're going to have the absence of adequate public health."
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Pakistani security forces Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, followed by "calibrated strikes."
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 28, 2026.
Mayor Mathieu Klein said the victims "died in full view of their loved ones, who were preparing to film the tandem skydives."
The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.
Hundreds of U.S. search and rescue workers are on the ground in Venezuela after deadly quakes struck the South American nation.
Five years ago, Alan Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior.
Six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor, whose choices of essential American songs include the 1961 hit "Moon River," performs Henry Mancini's tender song of heartbreak for "Sunday Morning" viewers. Accompanying Taylor are Kevin Hays on keyboards, Jon Suters on bass, and Nick Halley on percussion. [Check out the complete "Sunday Morning" Essential American Songbook at cbsnews.com/songbook.]
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
In this web exclusive, Larry David talks with longtime friend and collaborator Susie Essman about his new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness."
Larry David brings his own comic perspective to America's storied history in the new HBO sketch comedy series, "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness." He talks with Susie Essman about finally making use of his history major from college, and how he took comments from one of the show's producers, former President Barack Obama.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
For most of his life, Reggie Reed has wondered who murdered his mother Selonia Reed decades ago in Hammond, Louisiana. A fresh look at the evidence ultimately implicated the man he called his "rock" — Reginald Reed Sr., the man who lovingly raised him.
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
First, high win rate of bets on military operations a likely sign of insider trading. Then, a report on Cambodia tracking down looted antiquities.
Canada beat South Africa 1-0 Sunday as the World Cup's knockout stage kicked off. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Noel Brennan takes a look at some of the history of fast food in the United States and visits a 35-foot fried apple pie at a McDonald's on Route 66.
As part of America's 250th birthday celebration, Union Pacific is sending Big Boy, the largest, heaviest and most powerful steam locomotive in the world, across the country. Ian Lee reports.